Jan Hildenbeutel
About Jan Hildenbeutel
Jan Hildenbeutel is the Head of Process Engineering at Climeworks, based in Zürich, Switzerland.
Current Role at Climeworks
Jan Hildenbeutel is the Head of Process Engineering at Climeworks, based in the Zürich area, Switzerland. He has held this position since 2020, where he oversees the development and optimization of engineering processes crucial to the company's objectives and operations.
Previous Experience at Climeworks
Before his current role, Jan worked as a Senior Process Development Engineer at Climeworks from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he was responsible for developing and refining process capabilities, contributing to the company's engineering advancements.
Experience at Linde Kryotechnik AG
Jan's tenure at Linde Kryotechnik AG spanned several roles. He served as a Process Expert from 2017 to 2018, and as Deputy Head of Process Engineering from 2016 to 2018. Initially, he joined the company as a Process Engineer, a role he held from 2013 to 2016. Throughout these positions, he specialized in the development and management of cryogenic processes.
Academic Background
Jan Hildenbeutel studied at ISAE-SUPAERO from 2011 to 2012, focusing on Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik (Aeronautics and Astronautics). He later attended Universität Stuttgart from 2007 to 2013, where he achieved his Diplom-Ingenieur in Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik (Aeronautics and Astronautics). Jan's academic background equipped him with the technical knowledge foundational to his professional accomplishments.
Early Research and Thesis Work
Jan conducted a diploma thesis at the Institut für Thermodynamik der Luft- und Raumfahrt at Universität Stuttgart from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a student research project at ONERA in Paris for five months in 2012. These early research experiences provided him with practical insights into thermodynamics and aeronautics.